Insect Screens
Insect screens, otherwise known as fly screens or bug screens, are available to fit over all types of doors and windows. They prevent mosquitoes and other flying insects (such as germ-spreading flies, wasps, bees and moths) from getting into your home, conservatory, caravan or business premises during the day and night.
Insect screens allow you to leave doors and windows open on warm days and let the fresh air in and circulate, without having to worry about letting other less savoury things in with it, such as biting mosquitoes.
Types of Insect Screens
Insect screens are available for residential and commercial use, and can be made to fit over different types of windows and doors, including patio doors. (Insect screening is commonly used to prevent insects and bugs from getting into areas where food is prepared and contaminating it, and is an important element of food safety.)
Insect Screen Material
Fibreglass, lightweight mesh is commonly used to make insect screens for windows and doors in the home, or a more robust, heavy-duty stainless steel mesh, which is more expensive, is used for commercial purposes.
Insect window and door screens are available in visually appealing, neutral colours such as white and beige, and can be an attractive feature of any room.
Attaching Insect Screens
There are several different ways of attaching insect screens. There are spring-loaded screens, which pull down vertically over doors and windows and retract when they are not being used, screens that are pulled across horizontally, screens that are hinged, and screens that simply hang down (these are often weighted at the bottom to ensure they hang correctly).
Insect screens can be supplied custom made to measure, DIY style with all the fixtures necessary to fit them, or they can be fitted professionally depending on your requirements.
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